Job Description

Program Assistant (IYCF Supervisor) -(1 Position) Open to Somali Nationals Only

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection, and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

ROLE DIMENSION

Save the Children operates across all zones in Somalia and currently has three main area offices and additional 11 field offices. Programmatically Somalia is a large Country Office with more than $110million annual budget and staff over 700 staff. 

ROLE PURPOSE

The IYCF program Assistant position is for dedicated program staff who will focus on the implementation of IYCF activities in Galmudug State. The position's overall responsibilities will include managing the day-to-day program activities (such as IYCF-E activities in mother-baby areas), IYCF-E counsellors and partners, and volunteers. Additionally, the position will provide technical guidance on IYCF-E to program and support staff, the MoH, and other humanitarian actors as necessary to promote consistent good practice. 

The IYCF program Assistant will report directly to nutrition coordinator, Galmudug and collaborate closely with other nutrition program staff as well as the MOH staff in the health facilities. The role involves implementing program guidelines used for assessing the mother-child pair, advising on the best feeding option, and following up as appropriate. Ensure appropriate and consistent education messaging to mothers and other caregivers at all programming contact points (e.g., child-friendly centers, clinics, distributions) and in the community.

SCOPE OF ROLE

Reports to: Nutrition Program Officer.

Staff reporting to this post: None.

Experiences and Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma/Degree in Nutrition, Nursing, Midwifery, Public health, or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum three years practical experience in IYCF and Nutrition programming.
• Demonstrable commitment to promoting and supporting optimal breastfeeding and complementary feeding.
• Experience of implementation programs (ideally nutrition related), including monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience in conducting assessments and an understanding of nutritional data.
• Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff.
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions.
• Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment.
• Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay at the field.
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.
• Experience and ability to represent Save the Children's nutrition work in external meetings.
• Demonstrable ability at report writing and excellent communication skills.
• Computer literacy, particularly in Word, Excel, Statistical Packages and PowerPoint
• Excellent planning, coordination, and reporting skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in English, with experience working in multicultural area.

Skills Required

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